Discover the Pyrenees National Park
Spanning six valleys and spread between Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the Pyrenees National Park offers a mosaic of spectacular landscapes and exceptional biodiversity.
Whether you're a hiker, nature lover, or wildlife enthusiast, this destination is a true paradise, to be explored in any season.
Book a room at the Hôtel Le Picors*** in Val d'Azun, in the heart of the Gavarnie valleys.
With 350 km of marked trails and more than 300 lakes, the Pyrenees National Park is a true playground for hikers and adventurers.
Between majestic cirques, soaring peaks, and verdant valleys, each route reveals unspoiled biodiversity and breathtaking panoramas.
When the weather warms up, head out hiking or cycling across the great Pyrenean passes. In winter, indulge in a snowshoeing or cross-country skiing excursion in the heart of a breathtaking snowy landscape.
The park is home to 2,500 plant and 4,000 animal species! While strolling, you can observe the chamois, emblem of the Pyrenees, the Iberian ibex, or the brown bear.
Look up to admire the aerial ballet of the bearded vulture, a majestic bird of prey soaring above the ridges.
The flora, equally exceptional, illuminates the landscapes with its alpine flowers and colorful high-altitude meadows.
The Hotel Le Picors welcomes you year-round in Aucun, to enjoy the wild beauty of the Pyrenees!
Whether you're a hiker, nature lover, or wildlife enthusiast, this destination is a true paradise, to be explored in any season.
Book a room at the Hôtel Le Picors*** in Val d'Azun, in the heart of the Gavarnie valleys.
The Pyrenees National Park: for nature lovers
With 350 km of marked trails and more than 300 lakes, the Pyrenees National Park is a true playground for hikers and adventurers.
Between majestic cirques, soaring peaks, and verdant valleys, each route reveals unspoiled biodiversity and breathtaking panoramas.
When the weather warms up, head out hiking or cycling across the great Pyrenean passes. In winter, indulge in a snowshoeing or cross-country skiing excursion in the heart of a breathtaking snowy landscape.
The Must-Sees of the Pyrenees National Park
- The Gavarnie Cirque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers an impressive mineral setting, dominated by the highest limestone cliff in Europe. Its large waterfall, 423 meters high, will leave you speechless.
- The Cauterets Valley, where water reigns supreme: thermal springs, deep lakes, waterfalls, and tumultuous torrents make up this magical landscape.
- The Balaïtous and Néouvielle massifs, with their high mountain feel, are ideal for seasoned hikers.
- The Pic du Midi d'Ossau, the remains of an ancient volcano, proudly dominates the surrounding area.
Discover the Wildlife of the Pyrenees National Park
The park is home to 2,500 plant and 4,000 animal species! While strolling, you can observe the chamois, emblem of the Pyrenees, the Iberian ibex, or the brown bear.
Look up to admire the aerial ballet of the bearded vulture, a majestic bird of prey soaring above the ridges.
The flora, equally exceptional, illuminates the landscapes with its alpine flowers and colorful high-altitude meadows.
The Hotel Le Picors welcomes you year-round in Aucun, to enjoy the wild beauty of the Pyrenees!
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